10 Quirky Downtown Huntsville Placemaking Projects

2. Power Art Boxes on the Square – Designed and installed by City employees in the Signal Operations division.

3. Downtown Book Boxes – An amazing upcycle project that turned old Huntsville Times newspaper stands into free lending libraries. A great partnership between Downtown Huntsville, Inc, Arts Huntsville, the library and The Huntsville Times.

Bonus: This placemaking project won DHI a Pinnacle Award at the International Downtown Association.

5. Clinton Row Colorwalk – This is something new, located in the alley between U.G. White and Clinton Row, making the alley safer and more accessible. Check out the custom murals and bright colors.

6. CityLights on Clinton Avenue – These lights, presented by DealNews, are an amazing addition to Clinton Avenue and the new shops that are now popping up.

7. Washington Square “pop up” stage at Humphrey’s – This particular item on the list has been around for a while, but it’s a fantastic way to enjoy music on the patio every night of the week.

8. Upcoming “Park with a Purpose” pocket park – A project of Leadership Huntsville-Madison County, this little park is about to begin construction and transform into one of Downtown’s coolest public spaces.

9. Placemaking murals around Downtown – Local artists are making public art in Downtown Huntsville. Can you find them?

10. The Creative Corner on Westside Square – Another partnership with Arts Huntsville (check these guys out) is a creative way to showcase what’s happening around town.

As cooler seasonal temps approach (hopefully), now is a great time to explore Downtown and see how many of these quirky things you can find. And what new ones we didn’t list!! Tell us in the comments.

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